BRANDSLOCKLeather Cowboy Hat for Men Women Lightweight Handcrafted Western Shapeable Wide Brim Durable Cowgirl Outback Hat

bought for my dad. fits as expected. don't expect a snug fit. thats why they have the under neck strings so the hat doesn' fly off during windy days

I've been looking for a leather cowboy style hat but not necessarily in a cowboy format...more along the lines of an Aussie outback like Crocodile Dundee or one like Indiana Jones style. Surfing the lightening deals this one popped up for about $31...Leather, made in the Australia and NOT made in CHINA. It's 100% , all leather, and I couldn't hit the buy button quick enough. So I paid for it and sat by the window waiting for the UPS truck to arrive...I was like a little kid on Christmas eve wanting to see Santa Clause. The hat arrived in the amazing two day Amazon delivery time., which still blows my mind how they do that...Anyhow the box arrives and I open it up remove the hat from the plastic bag and I am immediately blown away by not only the appearance and style but by the superb quality and workmanship of this fantastic hat. Now, I am known to be real fussy and anal about things albeit buying or even building things myself, but I just found competition. The hat is what I could only say as perfection in quality and workmanship. It is made by CB Hats of Australia and is hand made. The company has been in business since 1969.. This hat is so well made and the stitching is absolutely perfect, no wavering or stitching running here and there. Inside the hat in the forehead area is a smoothed almost saddle like piece of leather that the forehead rest against, a well thought out design. There are three vent holes on either side of the hat that allow for air movement/venting. Theses holes have brass like rings to add to the beauty and quality of this hat. The chin draw string is a stretchable cord which can easily be removed if one chooses to do so. On the outside of the hat around the brim is the famous signature accessory to the hat, the leather woven laced dressing that really makes this hat stand out and be identified as an Outback Aussie hat. I tried to measure my head circumference to make sure I ordered the right size. A little tough doing it using a yard stick so I opted for the ole use a piece of string thing..lol. I came up with about 23--1/2" which equated to an XL size hat, so that is what I ordered. It is just a little on the tight size but since it is leather and after breaking in should fit fine. Now, when I wear this hat, I may not look like Crocodile Dundee even though I am good looking like him, tough as hell like him, but I lack the accent and acting experience....but I've got a hat like him, just not the money like him. Glad I picked this style over the Indiana Jones type of hat...I highly recommend this hat...it will not disappoint. BUY IT!!!!

Awesome quality for the price - seems well made, decent leather and great style. Only aesthetic downfall is the loops for the chin strap ..... I’ve cut them off so not an issue.

AS mentioned, headspace is a bit shorter from top of hat to the brim than expected. Hat sits pretty loosely on my head. But I think once it is abit weathered and molded to my head it will be fine. Hat looks are as expected. It' my new "look"!

Like this hat. With a 24” head this XXL fits nice. No movement on head and not tight at all. It’s a good quality leather and to be honest it’s a bit thick for the hot hot days. I switch to the straw hat in those sun beating days. Just me.